Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of communicating with other professionals. She discusses how she collaborates with parents, schools and other childcare providers to facilitate the sharing of information to aid a smooth transition for children between home and settings. The childminder explains that this will provide additional emotional support, where necessary. n The childminder discusses how she implements a child-led settling process, where she consults with parents and then modifies settling-in sessions to support the development of healthy attachments. n The childminder explains how she supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She discusses the importance of a multi- agency approach to ensure that children have the support that they need. The childminder works with a network of local childminders as a support system for guidance and advice. n The childminder explains how she creates a child-led curriculum that will follow

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children's interests and her understanding of their development. This will enable her to meet each child's individual learning needs. n The childminder understands how to support children and families to develop a healthy lifestyle. She discusses how she offers a nutritious menu of home- cooked meals in addition to various healthy fruit and vegetable snacks. She has also considered how she will manage children's allergies and dietary requirements effectively. n The childminder has continued to complete training to enhance her knowledge on supporting children's learning and development. She holds an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification and has completed special needs leadership training to enable her to offer support to all children, including children with SEND. n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She describes the procedure that she follows if she has a concern about a child's

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welfare. She talks confidently about the importance of assessing risk and keeping children safe in the learning environment. n The childminder explains that she keeps up to date with changes to early education policy through training and reading current literature.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549797 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10399157 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cheshunt. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the area used for childminding and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she supports partnerships with parents, children's behaviour and children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about training completed and the impact this has on her practice.

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22 May 2025 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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